BA (Hons) Film and Sociology

The Film and Sociology BA (Hons) course at Lancaster University provides students with a thorough understanding of both subjects, equipping students with the skills to analyse and critically assess sociological theories, and the ability to understand, interpret and create films. Course Content: The course integrates both subjects to help students understand how cinema impacts society and vice versa. In the first year, students will build a foundation in both disciplines, with modules introducing cinematic narrative and analysis, along with the social construction of reality. Through the second and third years, students have opportunities to delve deeper into specialized topics of their choosing, including modules on contemporary Hollywood, sociology of science and technology, and the sociology of health and medicine. Key Modules: Key first year modules involve Film Criticism, Film History, Introduction to Sociology and Social Problems and Policies. As the course progresses, more specialized modules like Visual Sociology, Documentary Film Making, Representations of the Holocaust, and Race and Migration are introduced.Accreditations: Information about accreditation for this course is not provided.Future Careers: Graduates may progress into careers in a wide range of fields, including the film and media industry, marketing and advertising, public and civil service, non-profit sector and education, among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.